Episode Intro:

Welcome to another episode of the Female Guides Requested Podcast.

This is Ting Ting, you host from Las Vegas. In this episode, we sit down with Krystina Maixner, an AMGA-certified rock guide, talented painter, and the owner of Chalkfox Studio.Based in Bishop, California, Krystina shares her inspiring journey from living out of her car in San Francisco to discovering her inner power and independence through climbing and guiding. We dive into her experiences working for NOLS, her decision to transition into a balanced lifestyle of graphic design and guiding, and her passion for educating and empowering other women in the outdoors. Tune in to hear how Krystina combines her creative artistry with herlove for the mountains to build a fulfilling, dual-career life!

Krystina's Bio:

Krystina Maixner is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, graphic designer, and artist based in Bishop, California. She is the founder of Chalk Fox Studio, where she provides brandingand web design for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Transitioning from a background in 3D design to marketing, Krystina balances her remote design studio with her guiding career, maintaining a roughly 60/40 split between thetwo. Having started her outdoor leadership journey with NOLS, she now prioritizes instructional climbs that specifically empower women and families.

Across both of her careers, Krystina is driven by a shared philosophy to help others grow: "education creates confidence".

Links:

• Chalk Fox Studio
• Krystina’s IG